A scientist’s position in the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a specialized metric that reflects the impact of a researcher’s output strictly within the examined discipline—in this case, Business and Management. This ensures that the ranking focuses precisely on discipline-specific scholarly contributions rather than overall citation counts.
Scope of Research and Qualification Criteria
The ranking considered a total of 279,971 scientist profiles identified through a variety of bibliometric sources across all scientific disciplines. Within the specific scope of Business and Management, 4 scientists were examined in depth. To qualify for inclusion in this ranking, a researcher’s D-index had to be at least 30, and a majority of their tier publications needed to be within the Business and Management domain.
In addition to bibliometric measures, scientists’ awards and achievements relevant to Business and Management were also factored into the evaluation process. The threshold for the D-index is set dynamically in increments of 10, correlated with the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline, ensuring that the ranking captures the top 1% of leading experts within the field.
Furthermore, to ensure discipline specificity, a proximity criterion is applied whereby the difference between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index must not exceed 30%. This guarantees that the ranking reflects deep engagement and impact within Business and Management rather than across unrelated disciplines.
Verification and Methodological Rigor
The Research.com team recognizes that raw bibliometric data alone cannot comprehensively represent a researcher’s scholarly output or contributions. Consequently, all scientist profiles included in the ranking were manually verified and cross-referenced against publications listed in a broad spectrum of trustworthy and authoritative sources.
While not directly influencing the ranking position, the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings serve as a valuable secondary indicator of a scientist’s research prominence and relevance in their field.
The ranking position is ultimately determined using each researcher's D-index derived from the integrated data sets of OpenAlex and CrossRef—two of the most prominent and widely respected bibliometric databases accessible to the global research community.
We encourage readers seeking a detailed understanding of the methodology to visit our methodology page, which thoroughly outlines the processes and criteria employed.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision Behind the Ranking
At Research.com, our mission is to motivate researchers, companies, and policymakers worldwide to gain insights into the directions and focus of leading experts in various scientific domains. This ranking serves as a strategic instrument enabling the global scientific community to identify and engage with top-tier researchers in specific areas of study, within countries, and even at individual research institutions.
By providing a transparent, data-driven, and meticulously validated evaluation of expertise, we aim to foster collaboration, enhance knowledge exchange, and inform decision-making across academia and industry alike.
